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Factors Affecting Utilization of Postnatal Care Service in Amhara Region, Jabitena District, Ethiopia

Received: 29 March 2014     Accepted: 9 April 2014     Published: 20 April 2014
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Background: Each year, 287,000 women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and about 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries. The first hours, days and weeks after childbirth are a dangerous time for both the mother and newborn infant. Post natal care prevents the great majority of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. Despite its importance, this period is generally the most neglected in developing countries. This study therefore aims to identify factors affecting PNC service utilization among child bearing age women who gave birth in the past two years in Jabitena district, Amhara region, Ethiopia. Method: Community based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2013. Multistage sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. A pre-tested questionnaire was used .Bivariate and multivariate data analysis was performed using SPSS version 17.0 software. Result: In this study 20.2% mothers utilized postnatal care service. Educational status of the mother, final decision maker on health care service utilization, number of pregnancy, place of delivery and being aware of at least one postpartum obstetric danger sign were found to be significantly associated with post natal care service utilization. Conclusion: proportion of postnatal care service was very small. Educational status, women’s autonomy, number of pregnancy, place of delivery and knowledge of postpartum obstetric danger sign were the factors making a difference in utilizing post natal care service. Thus, strengthening the provision of information, education and communication (IEC) was recommended

Published in Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 2, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.sjph.20140203.15
Page(s) 169-176
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Keywords

Postnatal Care, Predictors, Cross-Sectional Study, Amhara Region

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  • Department of Nursing, College of Medicine & Health science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

  • Department of Nursing, College of Medicine & Health science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

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